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obama trusts ray lahood. one other person that is not here that i want to technology is jerry brown. this has been a decade for him for decades. i know he is in southern california right now. it is very important to acknowledge, as others have, that for generations, california has stood as the beacon for innovation for the nation and world. yes, we salute our governor for the role he plays -- david, give him our guards. i am sorry that he could not be here with us. every manifestation of our state, whether it is the people who vote, local, regional authorities to participate, elected officials, everyone agrees that this was a priority. when the secretary says we have our act together, mr. secretary, we have been ready for a long time. what made such a difference, what tipped it over, of course, was the vision and leadership of president barack obama and the courage to go forward with this american reinvestment and recovery act which has saved or created millions of jobs, and now so many more in our state. we
obama trusts ray lahood. one other person that is not here that i want to technology is jerry brown. this has been a decade for him for decades. i know he is in southern california right now. it is very important to acknowledge, as others have, that for generations, california has stood as the beacon for innovation for the nation and world. yes, we salute our governor for the role he plays -- david, give him our guards. i am sorry that he could not be here with us. every manifestation of our...
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obama is paying for her trip out of private funds. she has ignited controversy over whether it is appropriate to take what some see as a lavish european vacation at a time of prolonged and painful high unemployment. not all of course are reimbursed by the first lady. the christian science monitor report that 60 hotel rooms were required for her support team. the "new york times" says, dozens of secret service agents were part of the support team. travel on an air force jet for mrs. obama and her official interage is reported to have cost $160,000. on the trip the first lady did perform one official function. a courtesy call on the king and queen of spain who are vacationing on the balaric island. >> question, why didn't the white house foresee the criticism that the first lady's trip would have? i ask you james. >> they spent the last two years bashing the rich. bashing the elite and banks. what kind of karma is this now that they are going to get hit? she goes on this eat pray love tour of spain. >> you think it's a bad idea? do you?
obama is paying for her trip out of private funds. she has ignited controversy over whether it is appropriate to take what some see as a lavish european vacation at a time of prolonged and painful high unemployment. not all of course are reimbursed by the first lady. the christian science monitor report that 60 hotel rooms were required for her support team. the "new york times" says, dozens of secret service agents were part of the support team. travel on an air force jet for mrs....
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president obama was a part of that. and this is one side of the argument that can be made against the comments that he wants americans to believe that he can get us out of this, the problem we're in economically. we're not out of the problem. we have a jobless recovery. that is no recovery in the mind of most americans. >> chris: let's talk about some of the big issues that are going to come up in the mid-terms between now and november. a federal judge has now blocked the key provisions of the arizona immigration law. your response? >> well, this is a temporary suspension of some of the key elements in the law that jan brewer pushed hard for arizonans and for the rest of the country to have the result of us being more secure. it's unfortunate that the judge chose those steps, but it's temporary. jan brewer, bless her heart, she is going to do all she can to continue down the litigation path to allow secure borders, because she's -- jan brewer has the cojones that our president does not have to look out for all americans
president obama was a part of that. and this is one side of the argument that can be made against the comments that he wants americans to believe that he can get us out of this, the problem we're in economically. we're not out of the problem. we have a jobless recovery. that is no recovery in the mind of most americans. >> chris: let's talk about some of the big issues that are going to come up in the mid-terms between now and november. a federal judge has now blocked the key provisions...
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you're asking obama to recover obama situation where he spent ofht years losing credibility. > right now, bill kristol wrote kristolto the president saying, presidente 2011 deadline. what do you think has to happen to make this war winnable for he united states? es in his remarks to you, secretary gates semirescinded it saying july 2011 is fairly imited numbers of withdrawal. that's making it a fairly that makes i elastic deadline. ne.k what -- and our friend in madrid can comment. secretary gates said to you today that the purpose is to where degrade the taliban to a degree rnment.hey're ready to consider reconciliation on the terms of he afghan gort. afghament. that sounds like surrender. and many afghan people would say, give me a third. i don't like the afghan government. did you readu read that? hink thisk this will be the very thedebate that takes place within the obama administration the ome december. n in the policy review takes place. the ot u.s.ther position to this is that the u.s. should start talks with the taliban as soon as ossible. and that will then trigger much aett
you're asking obama to recover obama situation where he spent ofht years losing credibility. > right now, bill kristol wrote kristolto the president saying, presidente 2011 deadline. what do you think has to happen to make this war winnable for he united states? es in his remarks to you, secretary gates semirescinded it saying july 2011 is fairly imited numbers of withdrawal. that's making it a fairly that makes i elastic deadline. ne.k what -- and our friend in madrid can comment. secretary...
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on march 18, president obama signed and hiring incentive act. that allows small businesses to hire new employees. you get some tax breaks and incentives to can apply to your peril that will help you as a small business. we are utilizing this program. it is a big investment for us. we are also proud of the fact that we are signatories to operating engineers local chapter 3. their mission is quality jobs and the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for their members. they have sponsored everyone of their -- we have sponsored everyone of our employees into the union and we look forward to them being active for years to come. opportunity does not stop at royal drive. because we have an expanded workforce, at new equipment, and do not get to perform brilliantly only for our prime sponsors, but did to compete. we can now compete where we never could before with the small business enterprise. we have a job on the san francisco general hospital, a small job we won, but there are many other new projects coming up in the city and i
on march 18, president obama signed and hiring incentive act. that allows small businesses to hire new employees. you get some tax breaks and incentives to can apply to your peril that will help you as a small business. we are utilizing this program. it is a big investment for us. we are also proud of the fact that we are signatories to operating engineers local chapter 3. their mission is quality jobs and the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for their members. they...
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on march 18, president obama signed and hiring incentive act. that allows small businesses to hire new employees. you get some tax breaks and incentives to can apply to your peril that will help you as a small business. we are utilizing this program. it is a big investment for us. we are also proud of the fact that we are signatories to operating engineers local chapter 3. their mission is quality jobs and the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for their members. they have sponsored everyone of their -- we have sponsored
on march 18, president obama signed and hiring incentive act. that allows small businesses to hire new employees. you get some tax breaks and incentives to can apply to your peril that will help you as a small business. we are utilizing this program. it is a big investment for us. we are also proud of the fact that we are signatories to operating engineers local chapter 3. their mission is quality jobs and the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for their members. they...
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president obama has called this the summer of rebuilding. we are going to have more than 11,000 projects under way. we are improving 30,000 miles of road with this summer. if you think about it, that is 10 round trips between here and washington, d.c. we are improving safety, the infrastructure, and at the same time, creating jobs. it is also about making our communities more livable so that parents can have a stiffer ride to their kids' school. people can travel from point a to point b and spend more time with your friends and families and less time stuck in traffic. as i mentioned, of course, we are creating jobs. local suppliers come all local stores, restaurants, will benefit from this investment. overall, the recovery act is responsible for 2.5 million jobs throughout the country, with and the thousands of towns created solely with and transportation sector. while the recovery has not reached every business and home, we believe strongly we are heading in the right direction. doyle drive is one of the largest recovery tax in the country
president obama has called this the summer of rebuilding. we are going to have more than 11,000 projects under way. we are improving 30,000 miles of road with this summer. if you think about it, that is 10 round trips between here and washington, d.c. we are improving safety, the infrastructure, and at the same time, creating jobs. it is also about making our communities more livable so that parents can have a stiffer ride to their kids' school. people can travel from point a to point b and...
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here's president obama. >> let me be clear. as a citizen and as president, i believe that muslims have the right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country. [applause] >> and that includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private party in lower manhattan in accordance with local laws and ordinances. this is america. and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakeable. the principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country and they will not be treated differently by their government is essential to who we are. the founders must endure. >> and the president again yesterday saying that he wasn't really weighing in on ground zero but the first amendment. >> i wonder, it was such a politically bold move to weigh in on this in the beginning. i wonder if the truble might be from nuance. it was liz cheney who said he was before -- for the mosque before he was against it. so it is a terribly risky move for this president to do. white house aides are saying this was his
here's president obama. >> let me be clear. as a citizen and as president, i believe that muslims have the right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country. [applause] >> and that includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private party in lower manhattan in accordance with local laws and ordinances. this is america. and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakeable. the principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this...
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that was for the leadership of speaker policy and president obama. 6200 jobs will be created over the course of this project, direct and indirect. 2600 direct jobs. you're seeing the hard hats and some of those folks. not just pictures. they are here physically with us. their lives have been enhanced because of the stimulus project. it was noted $100 million or more with the tiger grant got us a year ahead of schedule. in 2013 this will be done. what an extraordinary thing. this is right around the corner. this is real time construction and real leadership. thank you, speaker policy. thank you, barbara boxer. thank you, senator feinstein. thank you to jake mgoldrick. we had regional projects related to work on celebrity -- collectively together. he helped organize a from work with the golden gate bridge district and other leaders throughout the region. patching together money, patching together collaboration, patching together those wounds that have opened up in the course of this project. in closing, i think you not only for your introduction but for your stewardship and leadership a
that was for the leadership of speaker policy and president obama. 6200 jobs will be created over the course of this project, direct and indirect. 2600 direct jobs. you're seeing the hard hats and some of those folks. not just pictures. they are here physically with us. their lives have been enhanced because of the stimulus project. it was noted $100 million or more with the tiger grant got us a year ahead of schedule. in 2013 this will be done. what an extraordinary thing. this is right around...
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that is why i support barack obama. he did say it would take a long time to change how washington does business. he has gone against the lobbyists. the businessmen are kind of angry at him. and i think because people need to wake up and see what our president is trying to do for all people. yes, he says he wants to spread the wealth. the top 1% to 2% of the people over the last 10 years to 15 years, salary, wages, on an average has increased 298% while the bottom have increased, on the average, no more than 25%. so people, wakeup. our president is for all of the people and not just the top. thank you so much, and you have a great day. host: for lauderdale, florida. everett on the independent line. caller: i think i come going to be voting basically on the economy. and all the people who are saying that everybody else should wake up, but -- they are the first ones i would suggest to wake up because they believe all the talking points that come out. very quickly, specifically. the democratic party, they want to let the bu
that is why i support barack obama. he did say it would take a long time to change how washington does business. he has gone against the lobbyists. the businessmen are kind of angry at him. and i think because people need to wake up and see what our president is trying to do for all people. yes, he says he wants to spread the wealth. the top 1% to 2% of the people over the last 10 years to 15 years, salary, wages, on an average has increased 298% while the bottom have increased, on the average,...
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salinas added more jobs than expected in the private sector appeared on the other hand president barack obama aquino said i'm pretty sure unemployment is going to get worse. they're planting us for more bad news. >> getting worse because? >> stimuluses and taking hold people are hesitant to consumer confidence is down wages are increasing. it was an interesting day to say the least. >> corporate hiring still slow even though there were more jobs added than expected. >> one thing i'm seeing yes, there settling court cases with intel they're settling court cases with belt and h-p. the trotted take off the justice department pressure on companies and be nice to big business. a year or two years will see a much better scenario. i think it's up getting worse but were not going to get much better. >> politically one to two years is a long time for politicians. what's happening in the gulf of mexico with bp the government is sing opera to three-quarters of the oil is gone. >> it's interesting about that on the stock i am not a social by willis on the issue. as a stock by the stock stopped getting wo
salinas added more jobs than expected in the private sector appeared on the other hand president barack obama aquino said i'm pretty sure unemployment is going to get worse. they're planting us for more bad news. >> getting worse because? >> stimuluses and taking hold people are hesitant to consumer confidence is down wages are increasing. it was an interesting day to say the least. >> corporate hiring still slow even though there were more jobs added than expected. >>...
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we also have to thank president obama and secretary lahood. they deserve recognition for the recent $400 million in arra funding we have received. it is that funding and that a war that has propelled us into construction with the levels which will ultimately serve both caltrain and future high-speed rail. i also would like to thank the federal government for the 7 $1 million we have received as san francisco and tsa. we have used that to develop jobs that have created over 800 hours of job hours and also has allowed us to rank as the fourth leading agency in the nation for creating and retaining jobs. going forward, we will remain steadfast and committed to working with our federal partners to improve transportation and workforce opportunities in the bay area. in that same vein, i would also like to thank acknowledge our congressional delegation, speaker pelosi, senator feinstein, senator boxer, congressman miller. [applause] is through their hard work and their contribution that we have been able to get to this day and have a successful trans
we also have to thank president obama and secretary lahood. they deserve recognition for the recent $400 million in arra funding we have received. it is that funding and that a war that has propelled us into construction with the levels which will ultimately serve both caltrain and future high-speed rail. i also would like to thank the federal government for the 7 $1 million we have received as san francisco and tsa. we have used that to develop jobs that have created over 800 hours of job...
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a lot of blue dog democrats are staying away from policy and obama -- pelosi and obama. pelosi, too, is a huge fund raiser and is doing a lot of work behind-the-scenes to make sure her party has fiscal strength going into the fall. that is one thing that democrats can take comfort in. while the polls show they're going to take big losses in the fall, they do have a financial advantage of the republicans. they have been preparing for a bad november for awhile. this is not sneaking up on the party. they are making sure they are in a position of strength. >> the president made news at that dinner on friday evening. following up on that yesterday in panama city, fla., on the issue of freedom of speech and freedom of religion, and a mosque to two blocks from ground zero. here is president obama. >> but let me be clear. as a citizen and as president, i believe that muslims have the right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country. [applause] and that includes the right to build a place of worship in a community center on private property in lower manhattan, in
a lot of blue dog democrats are staying away from policy and obama -- pelosi and obama. pelosi, too, is a huge fund raiser and is doing a lot of work behind-the-scenes to make sure her party has fiscal strength going into the fall. that is one thing that democrats can take comfort in. while the polls show they're going to take big losses in the fall, they do have a financial advantage of the republicans. they have been preparing for a bad november for awhile. this is not sneaking up on the...
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[applause] otherwise, they are going to be the obama tax increases. we also need to look for true transparency. the way to start with true transparency is to let us have a true audit of the federal reserve. [applause] when jenny spoke of the culture of corruption, one not start by liquidating fraudie mac and phoney-mae? we would like to have something that you can spell out on the back of a post card and mail it in on april 14. we would also like to see something like a single subject rule, where you deal with the subject and legislation one subject at a time, so you don't have to have port and earmarks hanging onto a good piece of legislation. [applause] it is not the complete solution, but it would certainly make an express train to nowhere have to come up in its own bill. i guess maybe you don't know about our express train to victorville from las vegas, but that was a piece of harry reid's pork that you are all paying some simple, common-sense solutions that will bring the confidence that we need and what reagan would have called a shining city up
[applause] otherwise, they are going to be the obama tax increases. we also need to look for true transparency. the way to start with true transparency is to let us have a true audit of the federal reserve. [applause] when jenny spoke of the culture of corruption, one not start by liquidating fraudie mac and phoney-mae? we would like to have something that you can spell out on the back of a post card and mail it in on april 14. we would also like to see something like a single subject rule,...